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Live updates: Democrats likely to take control of Congress as Trump-backed candidates falter

Voters cast their ballots at the Sacramento County elections office on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. — Voters cast their ballots at the Sacramento County elections office on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com

Xavier Becerra elected as California’s first Latino governor since 1875

Xavier Becerra elected as California’s first Latino governor since 1875

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Billionaire’s tax down big in early returns. Where the 14 ballot measures stand

Billionaire’s tax down big in early returns. Where the 14 ballot measures stand

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Sacramento County election results 2026: Live supervisor and city races

Sacramento County election results 2026: Live supervisor and city races

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AP projects Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor

AP projects Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor

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